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Janet
Lewandowski has been teaching for 16 years. She has taught special
education, reading improvement and 56 elementary. Janet is currently
teaching a 5th/6th looping class at Maize East Elementary. Janet helped
her school district start a looping program three years ago. Looping
is one of the many things she believes in passionately because of
the enormous benefit it has for children. Janet approaches every teaching
decision on what is best for her students. Nothing else matters. Janet
believes that all children can and will learn. Janet's core teaching
philosophy is centered on going below the surface with her students
and building a strong foundation so all children will be successful.
There are three C's that demonstrate what Janet is all about as a
teacher. Janet connects with her class, builds a strong trusting
community, and shows compassion for all.

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